Job Overview: Working with our client, a successful injection moulding company, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.
Role:
* As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for providing support to the company’s manufacturing operations by repairing and maintaining tooling to a production standard.
* Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an injection moulding toolroom, ideally with experience in CNC Milling and EDM spark erosion.
* This is an excellent opportunity to work a Monday to Friday days role in a well-equipped & modern Toolroom.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out work assigned by the Tool Room Team Leader to maximise tool efficiency in line with KPIs.
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality production tools by operating lathes, millers and other specific machinery
* Diagnose and troubleshoot issues
* Diagnose tool faults and troubleshoot/fix issues
* Operate tools such as lathes, millers, grinders etc
* Use specific measuring equipment such as micrometres and verniers
* Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance/repair and service
* Ensure the company safety policies and procedures are adhered to making sure that you do not carry out unsafe working practices.
* Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses.
* Ensure the operation of specific machinery is carried out in a safe manner
* Maintain a positive team culture through the demonstration of the right behaviors in line with the Company’s core values (Partnership, Integrity, Respect and Commitment).
* Support colleagues and the business through a strong work ethic and the desire to do things right the first time.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years experience working in an injection moulding toolroom
* NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, ONC equivalent
* Strong understanding of injection mould tool designs and functions
* Knowledge of spark erosion (EDM) process (desirable)
* Knowledge of automotive injection moulding tools (desirable)
* CNC Milling (desirable)
* MIG/TIG welding (desirable)
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Structured, highly organised and disciplined
* Highly personable with an ability to build close relationships at all levels
* Excellent attention to detail
Key Words: “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, “Mould Tool Design”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC milling”, “EDM”, “Automotive”
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